Relocations of beluga whales from the shuttered Marineland Canada begin under a conservation and transfer plan involving multiple aquariums. According to reports, the operation starts with the first group of whales—initially six—from the closed marine park. The transfers are carried out using specialized transport containers and coordinated logistics. Four of the relocated belugas arrive at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, while two go to SeaWorld San Antonio. The move follows Marineland Canada’s closure, leaving dozens of belugas requiring rehoming. ABC News reports that the relocations for the first wave are underway, with additional transfers expected as part of the broader effort to move the remaining whales to aquariums participating in the rescue and care plan. Times of India similarly describes the early stage of the process and specifies the destinations for the first animals moved. Across both accounts, the central points are that the Marineland facility is closed, that the first belugas are now being transported, and that participating aquariums are receiving them as the multi-whale relocation continues.